Manaia Pounamu however these days many bone

however these days many bone carvings are made from bovine bone as it is an ethically abundant source

it became common to fashion the tooth form from other materials such as Pounamu and Bone

The mark of a high Chief was one who the Rei Niho (whale tooth pendant)

Like many other Māori board games

Manaia Pounamu however these days many boneA spiritual guardian providing protection against malevolent energies. Features a bird's head, a man's body, and a fish's tail, it represents a harmonious alignment between the celestial, terrestrial, and aquatic realms. 70mm length 50mm width 57 grams All Pounamu and Bone Carving come on a black adjustable wax cord. The dimensions provided serve as a reference for size and weight estimation. In case of uncertainty, we recommend using a ruler and